The only reference I can find for this model in HPLIP is the multi-function M1120. Is that what you used?

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strange the wrong driver works?

Your LJ 1100 uses PCL 5e, so it is compatible with many other older HP printers. You probably could have installed it as an HP4.

For example, my Brother laser printer is PCL-compatible. In Slacko, I installed it using the Gutenprint Laserjet 1100 driver. It worked fine. So I'm surprised that it didn't work for you with the actual printer.

The printer shown in the picture is an HP 1100 MFP. I have been using this printer for past 11-12 years. Its not fast, but, its very capable and functional. I've installed in over a 3-dozen accounts when it first came out. But, never on a Unix/Linix platform.

That being said, @R shares good info. But, please understand, that this printer is NOT an ink-jet printer. It is a laser. I get approx 4-8K pages out of a $35 (CA) cartridge.

Dont use is much anymore as a printer. The last 6-7 years is a networked Lexmark 522 that I got in an eBay steal new. In fact, after the Lexmark/HP/Borothers started the trend, I have NOT installed or guide anyone to purchase anything other than a networked printer because of its obvious benefits in a home/office/dept/enterprise.

Although, I have never connected the 1100 (the pictured printer) to anything other than a Windows PC, if need, I can try to connect to Linux and try to get its scanner function operational.

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